Historical clue formulations

• Maker of Friskies — 2017-07-15
• Fancy Feast company — 2015-07-11
• Pet name? — 2015-07-09
• Big name in pet food — 2015-04-20
• Big name in pet food — 2006-06-13
• Brand name accompanying a checkerboard logo — 2002-09-04
• Pet food name — 1997-09-20
• Gaines rival — 1997-03-23
• Chow chow brand — 1995-06-22